Canada to Pick Up Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Security Bill

Canada has offered to pay for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s round-the-clock security while they spend a “period of transition” in the country, it has been reported.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed that they will divide their time
between Canada and the UK and the question the taxpayers have been asking is,
who will foot the bill for the Sussexes security.

Though the royals have said they will be working toward financial
independence, their round-the-clock security was still a cause for concern.

But Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assured the Queen that the
safety of the Royal couple and their son Archie will be taken care of, in a
move that could cost Canadian taxpayers millions of pounds.

Yesterday, Queen Elizabeth released a rare statement, saying she would have preferred Harry and Meghan “to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family” but that she is “entirely supportive” of their desire to create a new life as a young family.

Her Majesty confirmed that “there will be a period of transition in
which the Sussexes will spend time in Canada and the UK.”

The Evening Standard reported that Mr Trudeau privately assured the Queen
that their security would be dealt with, even if the couple continue to have
British royal protection officers from the Metropolitan police.

This decision has been met with mixed reactions. Some people were opposed
to it.

Aaron Wudrick, director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation opposed to
it, saying: “I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect us to pay for
everything the way we do for a royal visit.

“If they’re going to make Canada a second home, a good step in the right
direction would be to pay for at least part of it, and not rely on taxpayers to
fund their entire lifestyle.”